Let your horse’s forelock and mane hair grow long; they can use this to keep pests at bay. With a toss of their head, the long hair swishes insects from their eyes. The primary defense for horses against pests is their long tail they use to swish back and forth, Read more…
Equisetum spp., also called mare’s tails (and a good many other names that are unprintable), horsetails are those 20-30cm (8-12”) high, primitive looking green or brownish stems with tufts of thin, wiry green leaves arranged in whorls at each stem joint. Is horsetail a problem? Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), often called Read more…
Unlined canvas rugs are great for warmer days and cooler nights, but horses in unlined canvas rugs often have high moisture transfer during very heavy rain or extended hours of rain, due to difference in the horses body heat and the cool canvas. What is the warmest horse rug? The Read more…
The tail is used by the horse and other equidae to keep away biting insects, and the position and movement of the tail may provide clues to the animal’s physical or emotional state. What does it mean when horses move their tails? Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping Read more…
THE PHYSIOLOGY. # 1: The horse’s tail actually begins between the ears. It is part of the horse’s spine. The spine begins at the neck joint itself between the ears and runs in an S down over the neck, over the back, to the croup and ends out at the Read more…
Horsetail to many foragers in the UK is considered edible. Is horsetail safe to eat? Horsetail is eaten by caribou, moose, sheep and bears and, when young, can be eaten by humans too. The young, male horsetail shoots are edible when the fronds are pointing up. Is horsetail toxic to Read more…
Boston horsetail E. ramosissimum is only present in England, in North Lincolnshire near Boston and in North Somerset, and there is some uncertainty whether it is native or an introduced species. It is also considered to be Near Threatened in the England Vascular Plant Red List. Is horsetail invasive UK? Read more…
The innovative EZWash Wand Horse Grooming Pressure Washer is the fastest, most convenient way to clean up your muddy mare or filthy foal. Its unique aluminum wand features a row of small water jets that deliver a focused spray to safely and effectively wash away dirt, mud, urine and dander Read more…
How to Wash Horse Blankets by Hand Remove built-up hair with a shedding blade. Use a small, stiff brush to loosen and remove dirt. Spray the blanket with cold water. Scrub it with horse blanket wash products specifically designed to be tough on grime yet won’t damage delicate fabrics or Read more…
Instead, you should: Loosen dirt, sweat and hair. Start by scrubbing your wool pad with a rubber curry comb in a circular motion — just like you would curry your horse. Rid your pad of the dirt. Next, use a vacuum with a hose attachment to rid your pad of Read more…